PhD Position in Molecular Biology, Umeå University – Sweden

PhD Position in Molecular Biology, Umeå University – Sweden

Designation/Position- PhD Position 2019 in Sweden

Umeå University – Sweden invites application for PhD Position in Molecular Biology from eligible and interested candidates

About- Umeå University is dedicated to providing creative environments for learning and work. We offer a wide variety of courses and programmes, world leading research, and excellent innovation and collaboration opportunities. More than 4 000 employees and 30 000 students have already chosen Umeå University. We welcome your application!The Faculty of Medicine, which consists of 13 departments, is responsible for biomedical research and courses in the field of nursing and health care and has an extensive research and graduate education in more than 80 subjects. PhD Position in Molecular Biology, Umeå University – Sweden

The Cava lab is based at Department of Molecular Biology and is part of The Laboratory of Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS, www.mims.umu.se), which is the Swedish node within the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. For more information please contact Felipe Cava, felipe.cava@umu.se. For more information about The Department of Molecular Biology

Research/Job Area-  Cell- and molecular biology

Location- Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, Sweden

Eligibility/Qualification–

To be admitted for studies at third-cycle level the applicant is required to have completed a second-cycle level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level, or have an equivalent education from abroad or equivalent qualifications.

Required is a minimum of 30 credits in chemistry, including at least 7.5 credits biochemistry; 45 credits in biology or molecular biology with at least 7.5 credits in genetics and 22,5 credits in microbiology, physiology and cell-and molecular biology.

Additionally, at least 45 credits from second cycle studies in cell- and molecular biology including an independent work of at least 15 credits is required.

You also need to be fluent in spoken and written English, which will be evaluated by the postgraduate studies board of the department.

Qualifications

You should be highly motivated and able to work productively in a team as well as independently. Excellent communication skills for interacting effectively with senior colleagues and peers are required.

The successful applicant has experience in standard molecular microbiology techniques including DNA cloning and protein purification. Experience in LC-MS is an advantage.

Basis of assessment

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to doctoral studies within the research area
  2. The ability to formulate and solve scientific questions.
  3. Skills in written and oral communication in English.
  4. Other experience relevant to doctoral studies, such as professional experience.

Good collaborative skills, drive and independent work ability are considered merits.

A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis of their qualifications and their ability to benefit from studies at the doctoral level. After the selection of the suitable candidate, the process for the admission to doctoral studies will commence. An admission decision will not be taken by the faculty’s director of studies until an individual study plan has been approved by the departmental admission board.

Job/Position Description- 

The position is intendent to result in a doctoral degree and is limited to four years full-time. If part-time teaching (max. 20%) can be offered, the employment period can be extended.

Access May 2019 or as agreed.

Wage placement takes place according to the established salary ladder for doctoral student employment. According to the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 12, Section 2), the decision on employment cannot be appealed.

How to Apply- You apply through our recruitment system. Your application must contain the following documents written in English:

  • A CV with information on education, a list of previous and current employments, and a list of publications.
  • Copies of relevant degrees
  • A cover letter describing research experience and interests, motivation for applying for the position
  • Contact details of one to three references.

For Contact- For questions regarding the position contact Felipe Cava, felipe.cava@umu.se.

Last Date for Apply–  11 April 2019 11:59 PM CET

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